Spotify Cassette Tapes
This was a small packaging project based on a series of unhinged Spotify playlists I created. Each playlist was kept under 90 minutes and burned onto its own cassette tape. Every cover pulled inspiration from the specific genre and aesthetic of the playlist, while the use of detailed legal copy and packaging elements helped sell the illusion that they were real commercial releases. Overall, the project gave me a strong opportunity to explore print media and physical packaging design.
Music from the backseat of my dad's truck
I created this cassette design around a playlist of dad rock music, inspired by memories of listening to these kinds of songs from the back of my dad’s truck, hence the title. Visually, I referenced late-80s album packaging that felt originally designed for square vinyl formats before being adapted to CDs and cassettes. The artwork explores ideas of masculinity through stereotypical motifs like aggressive driving, Bud Classic, and cigarettes, while also including a subtle nod to Human Clay.
My music taste is so underground
I created this playlist as a joke aimed at my girlfriend who claims to have extremely obscure music taste, only to name artists that are actually very well known. The playlist mixes together indie bands often treated as “underground” despite their popularity. For the design, I wanted to move away from the darker palettes used in my other cassette projects, so I chose bright pink tones that matched the playful, satirical tone of the concept. Visually, I pulled from simplified brutalist graphic design, a style that feels especially current while also reinforcing the project’s theme of trying to appear unique while still conforming to popular trends.
Main character of a 90s comedy
For this playlist, I pulled inspiration from a variety of 90s comedy films, creating a mix centered around alt-rock and punk music that matched the energy of those movies. For the design, I wanted to emulate the exaggerated illustration styles of 90s artwork like Rat Fink and the Circle Jerks logo, which paired naturally with the rough typography style I frequently use. Altogether, the design captures the loud, chaotic, and playful feel of the playlist while reinforcing its punk-inspired aesthetic.
